Monthly Archives: September 2009

“We’re Screwed” – MEDIA HEIST BLANKETS CITY WITH “SPECIAL EDITION” NEW YORK POST

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

Tabloid Tells Truth About Climate Change and How It Will Affect City, World The Yesmen hit New York City today with a major stunt – here’s their press release, links at bottom: Early this morning, nearly a million New Yorkers … Continue reading →

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Hostile Takeover of DEP Science – Industry Seeks to Stack Board with Cronies

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

I woke up with wood turtles on my mind and was going to write this morning about DEP’s abandonment of wood turtle habitat protections, but that story will have to wait. A huge shot was fired today in what has … Continue reading →

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Radon v. Chemicals – Simple Comparison Tells All You Need to Know

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

  A simple comparison of how DEP responds to public health risks associated with exposure to indoor radon gas with how they  address similar – or greater – public risks associated with chemically contaminated indoor air is instructive. It basically … Continue reading →

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Parents Want to Know: Why the News Blackout of This Story?

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

NJ’s senior Senator, Frank Lautenberg, is not known to be shy when it comes to issuing press releases and generating press touting his legislative accomplishments for the people of New Jersey. So, I found it odd that I never saw news … Continue reading →

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A Win for the Kids and Parents of Atlantic Highlands

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

Last week, we called on DEP Commissioner Mauriello to resolve a totally unacceptable situation in Atlantic Highlands. Children there were being exposed to toxic chemical vapors seeping into their elementary school building, while the DEP failed to enforce the law … Continue reading →

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